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I Spoke To A Class of 2020 Senior From Oklahoma State, And Graduating In A Pandemic Gives A Lot Of Mixed Feelings

Graduating from the comfort of your bedroom really hits different.

Maddie Bradley

Jun 16, 2020

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My boyfriend, Jacob, just graduated from Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, with a major in MSIS and double minor in Data Science and Information Assurance... from the comfort of his bedroom, sweatpants and all.

Afterward, he immediately started playing video games with his friends, all of them hardly mentioning the fact that they were all now officially college graduates. After growing up in Stillwater, Oklahoma for his entire life, attending OSU was only natural. Now, his last big event in Stillwater was over in a single click and felt like any other Thursday afternoon.

What has it been like spending your last semester under quarantine amidst the Coronavirus Pandemic?

While it was nice to have extra time to study, it was very hard to not be able to spend time with my friends and family during my last months in town before I moved away. Overall, I would say that it was a fairly difficult time.

Of all the things you missed out on because of quarantine, what has been the hardest to accept?

Not being able to see my friends, girlfriend, and family. It's been incredibly difficult to not be able to spend time with any of them while I was still in close distance to them.

What has been a silver lining?

Lots of time to spend on my hobbies has been really nice. Also, having lots of time to do self-reflection has been good for my mental health.

What have you done to make up for some of the graduation traditions you aren't able to do?

Honestly nothing. My parents and I went out for dinner but that's about it.

What are your next steps, and have they been impacted by the coronavirus?

I have gotten a job since graduation and have been working from home. Outside of working from home, my plans have not been impacted.

What is the worst thing someone can say to a Class of 2020 graduate?

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What is one piece of advice you would love to give to the class of 2021?

Start working on and getting your resume' and cover letter done early. Having a good resume' and cover letter is a massive advantage when looking for a job.

What about the last few months do you think you'll remember most?

Learning how to do everything in my new house and at my new job in near solitude.

If you could tell your freshman year self anything, what would you say?

Worry less about what others think about you and what you are doing. Everyone is too busy with their own thoughts and worries to notice the things you worry about

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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